"Quiet Power Play: Education Department Reorganization Unfolds Without Congressional Oversight. In a move that has raised eyebrows in Washington, the Biden administration has been quietly reassigning key functions of the Education Department to other federal agencies, effectively dismantling the department without the need for congressional approval. This unprecedented reorganization effort has seen multiple interagency agreements being signed behind closed doors, allowing the administration to sidestep traditional legislative procedures. As the department's responsibilities are redistributed, concerns are growing about the potential impact on education policy and the role of the federal government in shaping America's education system."
A flurry of interagency agreements are moving parts of the Education Department to other federal agencies, breaking it down without Congress.